Bourbon Barrel Selections and Basketball Transfer Portals

In this episode of Basketball and Bourbon, we’re joined by Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame coach Joe Kuhn, the current men's coach at College of DuPage, and special guest Jimmy Jackson, founder of the Chicago Bourbon Club. Jimmy shares the story behind starting the club and offers an inside look at the club’s process of selecting barrels, including their latest pick—Elijah Craig. While sipping on this fine bourbon, we dive into a candid conversation about the transfer portal, which has seen over 1,000 players enter within a week. Coach Kuhn provides insight into how this affects junior college recruiting and high school players' dreams of making it big. We also discuss how the portal impacts the NCAA tournament, especially in the early rounds. Plus, Jimmy shares his unique "Pour with a Player" bourbon picks, offering a fun twist on basketball legends, with a special nod to the "Chicago Bulls" vibe. And of course, no episode is complete without talking about our favorite bourbon tours and which ones left the best impressions. Pour yourself a drink and tune in for a conversation that blends hoops, bourbon, and plenty of great stories!